Senior Transit Fare Policy Analyst

WSP • Philadelphia, PA

2d • $150,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is initiating a search for an experienced Senior Transit Fare Policy Analyst
to contribute to the improvement of fare structures for transit systems. This
hybrid role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on transportation
systems and is available for both full-time and part-time positions.

This position may be located in Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA;
Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; or other locations nationwide.

At WSP, we are motivated by our commitment to inspiring talented individuals to
shape the future of transportation. Our teamwork-driven environment fosters
community and growth, offering you a chance to be part of something impactful.
Join us and help define the future of fare structures for transit systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University
• 10+ years of experience in transit agencies, specialising in fare structure development, analysis, and optimisation to advance ridership, revenue, efficiency, and equity goals.
• Ability to develop and refine comprehensive fare policies, programs, and pilot initiatives, including reduced-fare, low-income, student, senior, and accessibility-related programs.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software (e.g., VISUM, CUBE, TransCAD), GIS, and strong statistical analysis capabilities.
• Expertise in evaluating fare policy alternatives, including dynamic pricing, distance-based or zone-based fare structures, pass programs, and promotional or pilot initiatives.
• Direct experience conducting Title VI equity analyses to ensure all fare policy proposals and model outputs comply with federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of short- and medium-term fare policies and pilots, analyzing their potential impacts on ridership, revenue, and equity to demonstrate your expertise and influence.
• Utilize and maintain complex travel demand and fare models (such as TransCAD or FARES) to forecast the effects of fare changes.
• Work with internal teams (e.g., Finance, Operations, Customer Experience) and external stakeholders (partner agencies, community groups) to ensure coordinated policy design and implementation.
• Serve as an expert on equity considerations, ensuring all fare policies and programs comply with regulations such as Title VI, and overseeing the development of reduced fare programs.
• Collaborate with fare technology teams to align policy decisions with system capabilities and implement new fare collection technologies and business rules.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees